YEARLY HIGH
4.3281 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.5965 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9402 LSL

2021 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 4.3281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7315 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0204 to the December average rate of 4.2288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.3281 was down 14.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.0729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,640 LSL
2020 Average 21,924 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,983 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,657.67 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.2825
3.6385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8754, compared to 4.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3432 LSL (High: 4.3281 / Low: 3.9849). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1371 LSL (High: 3.9305 / Low: 3.7934).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3432
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1452 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 4.1330) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.1454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-0.30%).

2021 Avg (November) 4.1330
2020 Avg (November) 4.1454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1237 3.8860 4.0204
February 4.0179 3.8505 3.9385
March 4.1389 3.9200 3.9977
April 3.9305 3.7934 3.8525
May 3.8609 3.6687 3.7509
June 3.8186 3.5965 3.6922
July 3.9653 3.7930 3.8667
August 4.0812 3.8497 3.9484
September 4.0445 3.7574 3.8868
October 4.0483 3.8530 3.9661
November 4.3281 3.9849 4.1330
December 4.3213 4.1322 4.2288